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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1939

594 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 30

The Diggers' Ball. Opened by Mr. Black (State Secretary). Large Attendance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 2

The Annual Grenfell Diggers' Ball was held in the Grenfeli show pavilion last night, and attracted an attendance of over 200 couples…

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Strand Theatre "BLOCKHEADS"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 10

Laurel and Hardy Funnier Than Ever. In "Blockheads," new Hal Roach-M-G-M. comedy starring Laurel and Hardy, and coming to the Strand…

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Tallimba Diggers Ball Next Tuesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

"Commanding officer" Berl Dalgleish has issued final instructions to the troops for the big hop-over at the Tallimha Hall next Tuesday night…

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The Ungarie Scotch Ball (By "Piper")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 8

Ungarie Scotchmen and womenfolk are leaving nothing to chance for the success of their ball on the 26th instant. At a combined meeting held last…

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Scottish Ball Again Holds the Record 450 in Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

With rain falling in the morn ing and again in the early evening of Tuesday last, it appeared likely that the Scottish Ball—…

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Pupils Stage Entertainment Goolagong Afternoon For Ball Funds GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 9

The novelty afternoon organised by the pupils of the local Convent school, postponed from the previous Saturday, was held on Saturday last, and proved…

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Diggers' Show Night Dance In the Masonic Hall For Distressed Diggers' Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

The local Returned Sailors and Sol diers Club and League have secured the Masonic Hall for Show night, and will conduct a dance in aid of their…

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Catholic Ball Success at Caragabal Opened by Grenfell Mayor CARAGABAL, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 9

The public hall at Caragabal was the scene of merriment on Friday bight, when the Roman Catholic Church of Caragabal held its annual ball. It was…

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Reserve F'ball Ex-Students Will Meet Marists, Sunday M. Riddle's Comeback

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

Ex-Students, beaten by Magpies last week-end, meet Marists in the second match of the reserve grade competition at Spooner Sports Oval…

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Dancers Crowd Town Hall : Scorn Unpleasant Weather Second Police and Ambulance Ball £120 Profit Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

NEARLY 600 carefree dancers; a superb supper; music by the N.S.W. Police orchestra, and a permeating spirit of gaiety again established the Police and Ambulance Ball in the Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday night as the outstanding social…

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Caviare and Turkey. 40 Loaves of Bread. Masonic Ball Feast

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 4

The 360 dancers who were wise enough to secure their tickets early, for the Masonic Ball, in the Hotel Canobolas, enjoyed the most…

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Police and Citizens' Ball. Going to be a Great Success. Arranged for Friday, 29th September

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 3

At the Council Chambers on Friday night an attendance of about eighty—representative of all sections of the community—…

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The Talkies. Big Two Star Programme Showing at Royal Theatre This Tuesday. Wednesday and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

Commencing on Tuesday for a season of three nights Bobby Breen's latest picture, "Fisherman's Wharf," will receive the star position on a…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 1

All reads will load to Tallimba on Tuesday night of this week, where the Diggers Ball is to be held. It is expected that isitors from all…

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Strand Theatre "Trouble at Midnight"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

"Trouble at Midnight," the Universal picture which opens at the Strand Theatre, featuring Noah Beery. Jr.. Larry Blake, Catherine Hughes and…

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Schools' F'ball Competition Marists Outclass Grenfell High School at Cowra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 5

Maris Brothers' College first grade football team overwhelmingly defeated Grenfell High School, 47-nil, in a Lachlan Schools'…

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Strand Theatre "Society Lawyer"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 4

Motion picture fans who like their murder mysteries baffling have something to outguess them at the Strand to-night to Monday night, where "So-…

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Police and Citizens' Ball at Grenfell

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 2

At the Grenfell Council Chambers on Friday night an attendance of about eighty--representatives of all sections of the community--decided to assist in…

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Juvenile Dance Successful Goolagong Function GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 2

The juvenile ball in the Log Cabin last Friday night was an exceptionally, well attended and a most successful event It was Indeed most gratifying…

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Tallimba Diggers' Ball 300 Attend a Bright and Colorful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 1

The Tallimba Diggers are very proud of the reputation which they have established for their annual ball over a period of…

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